Arlington, VA · On-site
$140K - $185K/yr
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Arlington, VA · On-site
$140K - $185K/yr
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Arlington, VA · On-site
$140K - $185K/yr
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Arlington, VA · On-site
$140K - $185K/yr
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Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$125K - $165K/yr
GIGATEC Engineering is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in building and sustaining a mission-focused enterprise web application. The position involves collaborating closely with ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$125K - $165K/yr
GIGATEC Engineering is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in building and sustaining a mission-focused enterprise web application. The position involves collaborating closely with ...
Reston, VA · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
The Senior Software Engineer shall perform with a high degree of independence and expertise to implement solutions for a variety of complex software products/features... both wholly new efforts and ...
Reston, VA · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
The Senior Software Engineer shall perform with a high degree of independence and expertise to implement solutions for a variety of complex software products/features... both wholly new efforts and ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$68.43 - $112.91/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$68.43 - $112.91/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$68.43 - $112.91/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$68.43 - $112.91/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$68.43 - $112.91/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$68.43 - $112.91/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical ...
Reston, VA · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
The Senior Software Engineer shall perform with a high degree of independence and expertise to implement solutions for a variety of complex software products/features... both wholly new efforts and ...
Reston, VA · On-site
$127K - $168K/yr
The Senior Software Engineer shall perform with a high degree of independence and expertise to implement solutions for a variety of complex software products/features... both wholly new efforts and ...
Hanover, MD · On-site
$90 - $140K/hr
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER The company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide SETA support in Hanover, MD. RESPONSIBILITIES * Design, develop and install software solutions. * Build high ...
Hanover, MD · On-site
$90 - $140K/hr
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER The company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide SETA support in Hanover, MD. RESPONSIBILITIES * Design, develop and install software solutions. * Build high ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$185K - $215K/yr
Senior Software Engineer ID: 1007 Department: Mission Intelligence and Cyber Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description Riverstone ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$185K - $215K/yr
Senior Software Engineer ID: 1007 Department: Mission Intelligence and Cyber Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description Riverstone ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$215K/yr
Senior Software Engineer ID: 1015 Department: Mission Intelligence and Cyber Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description Riverstone ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$215K/yr
Senior Software Engineer ID: 1015 Department: Mission Intelligence and Cyber Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description Riverstone ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$217K - $225K/yr
Senior Software Engineer ID: 1064 Department: Mission Intelligence and Cyber Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description At Envision ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$217K - $225K/yr
Senior Software Engineer ID: 1064 Department: Mission Intelligence and Cyber Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description At Envision ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$134K - $177K/yr
Senior Software Engineer ID: 1052 Department: Mission Intelligence and Cyber Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description Envision ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$134K - $177K/yr
Senior Software Engineer ID: 1052 Department: Mission Intelligence and Cyber Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Description Envision ...
Washington, DC · On-site
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical ...
Rockville, MD · On-site
$124K - $164K/yr
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Software Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Tysons, VA or Rockville, MD. Working ...
Rockville, MD · On-site
$124K - $164K/yr
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Software Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Tysons, VA or Rockville, MD. Working ...
Rockville, MD · On-site
$124K - $164K/yr
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Software Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Tysons, VA or Rockville, MD. Working ...
Rockville, MD · On-site
$124K - $164K/yr
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Software Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Tysons, VA or Rockville, MD. Working ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$200 - $225/hr
Senior Software Engineer (JAVA)Fort Meade, MD, 20701 Clearance: TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with expertise in JAVA to join our team in Fort Meade ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$200 - $225/hr
Senior Software Engineer (JAVA)Fort Meade, MD, 20701 Clearance: TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with expertise in JAVA to join our team in Fort Meade ...
Rockville, MD · On-site
$124K - $164K/yr
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Software Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA. This role ...
Rockville, MD · On-site
$124K - $164K/yr
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Software Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA. This role ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$134K - $177K/yr
The role of Sr. Software Engineer includes developing, maintaining, and enhancing software systems in accordance with project requirements. Works effectively both independently and collaboratively ...
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Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$134K - $177K/yr
The role of Sr. Software Engineer includes developing, maintaining, and enhancing software systems in accordance with project requirements. Works effectively both independently and collaboratively ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$100K - $160K/yr
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and security. You will solve complex technical ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$100K - $160K/yr
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and security. You will solve complex technical ...
$85.5K - $97.5K
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7% of jobs
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9% of jobs
$138.5K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$133.5K - $145.5K
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16% of jobs
The median wage is $159.1K / yr.
$157.5K - $169.5K
16% of jobs
$179.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$169.5K - $181.5K
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A senior software engineer designs, codes, tests, and maintains computer software. While these are your primary responsibilities as a senior software engineer, you may also have supervisory duties. These include overseeing a team of junior software engineers or developers. The senior software engineer title is sometimes used interchangeably with senior developer, and positions for both may share similar job duties and responsibilities. In general, software engineers are distinguished from developers in that software engineers apply engineering principles to software development.
| Aspect | Senior Software Engineer | Software Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in CS or related field; experience often 5+ years | Bachelor's in CS or related field; entry to mid-level experience |
| Work Environment | Designing complex systems, leading projects, mentoring | Writing code, developing features, debugging |
| Industry Usage | Used across tech companies, startups, enterprise | Common in software firms, startups, freelance work |
| Search & Comparison | Often compared for experience level, responsibilities | Compared for entry-level to mid-level roles |
The main difference between a Senior Software Engineer and a Software Developer lies in experience, responsibilities, and scope. Senior Software Engineers typically have more experience, lead projects, and mentor others, while Software Developers focus on coding and feature development. Both roles are essential in tech companies, but the Senior Software Engineer position involves higher-level planning and leadership.
$140K - $185K/yr
Full-time
Posted 15 days ago
8.2
Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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